Africa's 1,243-Mile High-Speed Rail
Under construction · Egypt · Last reported Apr 2025
Source: Africa.com
Siemens Mobility is leading the development of a groundbreaking 1,243-mile high-speed rail network across Africa, connecting 60 cities. The project’s first phase—the 410-mile Green Line in Egypt—will run from Ain Sokhna to Marsa Matrouh via Cairo and Alexandria. Each eight-car Velaro train will carry up to 481 passengers in standard, business, and restaurant compartments, designed to withstand des
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Rail, Automotive
- Location
- Egypt
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Africa.com
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Description | Siemens Mobility is leading the development of a groundbreaking 1,243-mile high-speed rail network across Africa, connecting 60 cities. The project’s first phase—the 410-mile Green Line in Egypt—will run from Ain Sokhna to Marsa Matrouh via Cairo and Alexandria. Each eight-car Velaro train will carry up to 481 passengers in standard, business, and restaurant compartments, designed to withstand desert conditions with sealed gaps and advanced air filters. |
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Sector | Rail, Automotive |
Article published date | 2025-04-18 |
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